Technical Lead - Backend

2 Hours ago • All levels • Backend Development

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Job Description

As a Technical Lead - Backend for the Slot Games Math Team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining backend systems for the mathematical models powering slot games. You will lead a small team of backend developers, setting high coding standards, improving tools and processes, and keeping the tech stack modern. Close collaboration with mathematicians and game designers is crucial. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, not a management position, requiring a proactive individual who thrives on complex challenges and innovation. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining backend systems, driving technical excellence, enhancing development tools, collaborating with other teams, staying updated on industry trends, and documenting features and workflows.
Must have:
  • Proficiency in PHP and TypeScript
  • Strong mathematical and statistical problem-solving skills
  • Lead a team of backend developers
  • Develop and maintain backend systems for slot games
  • Collaborate with mathematicians and designers
Good to have:
  • Experience with slot games or casino gaming mechanics

Company Description

About Us: We’re Red Tiger, a dynamic and self-contained team within the vast Evolution ecosystem, thriving with 200 talented professionals based in Sofia. Our expertise spans from product inception to final development, covering product, art, development, and more. Proudly 100% made in Bulgaria, we take immense pride in our achievements, adaptability, and the high quality of our games. 

Job Description

We’re seeking a hands-on Tech Lead, for our Slot Games Math Team to drive the backend development powering the mathematical models behind our innovative slot games. This role blends technical excellence, problem-solving, and collaboration to ensure our systems are innovative, robust, scalable, and efficient. 

You’ll lead a small team of backend developers, mentoring them by setting high standards for code quality, refining tools and processes, and keeping our tech stack modern and effective. By partnering closely with mathematicians and game designers, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering world-class gaming experiences. 

In this position, you’ll not only build but also innovate the backend systems and game code that define how our games function. This isn’t a managerial role—it’s for a proactive technical leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, inspires through action, and brings a passion for innovation to every project. 

If you love working at the intersection of technology, mathematics, and gaming, this is the role for you. 

 

Your Mission 

  • Develop and maintain backend systems for the mathematical models behind our slot games, staying closely involved in the action. 

  • Drive technical excellence by defining consistent code standards, reviewing code, and ensuring robust documentation. 

  • Enhance tools, processes, and infrastructure to support scalable and efficient development. 

  • Collaborate closely with mathematicians, game designers, and frontend teams to align technical solutions with game design specifications. 

  • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to keep our team ahead of the curve. 

  • Thoroughly document all new features and maintain guides for workflows and best practices. 

  • Champion knowledge sharing across the team to foster continuous improvement. 

Qualifications

What You Bring 

  • Proficiency in programming and technical architecture, particularly with PHP and TypeScript. 

  • A strong foundation in solving complex mathematical and statistical problems. 

  • A proactive, results-driven attitude with a passion for building innovative gaming experiences. 

  • Bonus: A love for slot games or experience in casino gaming mechanics. 

Additional Information

Why Join Us? 

You’ll join a strong, established product team that delivers award-winning, world-class slot games provider. We offer a merit-based system that values autonomy and focuses on results—free from unnecessary bureaucracy or distractions. 

This role is strategically important, and you’ll have the support and resources needed to deliver impactful results. If you’re looking for a career-defining opportunity where your expertise makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

Ready to Join? If you’re passionate about designing, adaptable to change, and eager to be part of a pioneering team, we want to hear from you. Submit your application, including examples of your projects, to hr_bulgaria@evolution.com 

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About The Company

Evolution is a world-leader in product innovation and advanced IT-solutions for video streamed live casino. Our code runs 24/7/365 serving millions of users globally and processing financial transactions of thousands of EUROs every second.  

Evolution AB (publ) is listed on Nasdaq Nordic with a MCAP of over EUR 20B.


The company was founded in 2006, inspired by the world-renowned casino in Monte Carlo. Using the rapidly emerging technology, Evolution founders wanted to bring the excitement from the live player experience in to the home. From that came our brand promise of delivering a product which was AS REAL AS IT GETS, and our key corporate value ALIVE.


Today, more than 13,000 EVOlutioneers work in the company’s sites across 5 continents. With an ever-growing world-wide demand for our innovative product and high quality services, we look for more high performing talent with a team player mindset and diverse skillsets and backgrounds. 


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Evolution is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority under licence MGA/B2B/187/2010 issued on 01 of August 2018. Evolution is also licensed and regulated in many other jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Romania, South Africa, and others.

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